Restoring a 115 Year Old Railway Bridge

Alan Wood & Partners www.alanwood.co.uk RESTORING A 115 YEAR OLD RAILWAY BRIDGE YÖRKSHIRE Here we will be highlighting the importance of a civil engineering role when it comes to restoring a 115 year old Edwardian railway bridge in Yorkshire. KEYS STATS The 115 year old Yorkshire railway bridge is to be removed and restored as part of a £150,000 restoration project. 1904, the Built in The bridge was closed in the Beeching cuts of bridge was part of the Midland Railway's branch from Keighley to 1962 and re-opened in 1968 Oxenhope. as a preserved line. Bridge 11 The project will see the Edwardian bridge removed and replaced with a new crosses the River Worth near Ingrow West Station, which is now part of the concrete deck and Keighley and Worth Valley Railway heritage line. re-layed track. A vintage steam crane will be lifting the bridge into place. CIVIL ENGINEERS A project of this scale would require the services of civil engineers. Just as Civil Engineering is at the heart of improving our communities it is also at the heart of Alan Wood & Partners. We understand how focussed planning, design, management and delivery activity needs to be aligned with Client and community values to ensure your Civil Engineering requirements are delivered. Alan Wood & Partners specialists cover the entire range of civil engineering needs, across all sectors. We capture over 40 years of experience and put this to use by providing the most practical, innovative, and effective civil engineering solutions. To find out more visit: www.alanwood.co.uk/category/civil-engineering Alan Wood & Partners have seven offices across the UK Hull, Leeds, Lincoln, London, Scarborough, Sheffield and York. Established in Hull in the 1960's, Alan Wood & Partners provide a comprehensive range of engineering services to the construction industry. Alan Wood & Partners Alan Wood & Partners are proud to deliver outstanding customer care, delivered by specialist teams, with the skills and experience required. TT